Is carpeting suitable as insulation sub-layer for laminate floor?

February 28, 2019 13:16

Updated

Textile floor coverings do not constitute a suitable sub-layer and must be removed prior to the installation of Laminate, Comfort or Design flooring. Reasons include that carpeted floors may yield excessively under load, and that carpeting is so-called directional for production technology reasons. This would be transferred directly to flooring with floating installation. Hygiene aspects are another consideration, as carpeted floor may rot underneath other floor coverings.